Marcela
Meaning of Marcela
Marcela is a female name with origins in both Spanish and Italian. In Spanish, it is pronounced as mar-SEH-lah (/mɑr-ˈse-lah/), while in American English it is pronounced as mar-SELL-uh (/mɑr-ˈsɛl-ə/). Variations of the name include Marcella and Marcelina. Marcela has been a popular choice for baby girls in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 200 names over the past few decades. The name peaked in popularity during the late 1940s and early 1950s but still remains a favorable choice among parents today. With its elegant sound and international appeal, Marcela is a timeless name that exudes sophistication and grace.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as mar-SEH-lah (/mɑr-ˈse-lah/)
American English
- Pronunced as mar-SELL-uh (/mɑr-ˈsɛl-ə/)
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Notable People Named Marcela
| María Elena Santamaría Gómez, also known as Marcela, is a renowned Mexican professional wrestler with a long-standing career in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). |
| Marcela Agoncillo - Doña Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo was a prominent Filipina seamstress known as "The Mother of the Philippine Flag" for her role in creating the first official flag of the Philippines. |
| Marcela Escobari - Marcela X. Escobari is a Bolivian-American government official and diplomat currently serving as the Assistant Administrator of the Latin American and Caribbean Bureau at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). |
| Marcela Luz Valladolid is an American chef, author, and former host of the Food Network's Mexican Made Easy. |
| Marcela Osorio Méndez is a Chilean film and television actress. |
| Marcela Morelo is an Argentine singer-songwriter known for her eight critically acclaimed studio albums and five Gardel Awards. |
| Marcela Fernandez Violante - Marcela Fernández Violante is a Mexican filmmaker and director known for her award-winning documentary about Frida Kahlo. |
| Marcela Temer - Marcela Tedeschi de Araújo Temer is the former First Lady of Brazil and an advocate for children's social policies. |
| Marcela Kloosterboer is an Argentine actress, singer, and businesswoman known for her award-winning performances in television series and films. |
| Marcela Serrano is a celebrated Chilean novelist known for winning prestigious literary awards and for her insightful portrayal of modern women. |
| Dame Carmen Marcela Contreras Arriagada, DBE is a Chilean-born British leading blood expert, immunologist, and university educator. |
| Marcela Holguín Naranjo is an Ecuadorian politician who made history as the first Vice President of the National Assembly of Ecuador in 2002. |
| Marcela Gándara Zúñiga is a Mexican singer-songwriter known for her Christian music and has released 6 albums in Spanish. |
| María Marcela González Salas was a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party and served as Deputy of the LIII and LIX Legislatures of the Mexican Congress. |
| Marcela Carvajal is a Colombian actress known for her work in telenovelas and for her studies in theater and filmmaking. |
